Supreme Court Likely to Strike Down Hawaii Gun Store Rules
Conservative justices appear sceptical of Hawaii's law restricting firearms in stores and hotels, marking another major Second Amendment case following the landmark 2022 ruling.
Category : Liberties
ICE Buys $100k Pepper Balls After Blinding Protester
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased nearly $100,000 worth of pepper ball munitions just four days after a 21-year-old protester was permanently blinded by one during a demonstration in California.
Australia Day Rallies Allowed Despite NSW Police Protest Ban Extension
NSW Police have granted exemptions for Invasion Day and anti-immigration rallies to proceed on Australia Day, while maintaining protest restrictions in parts of Sydney following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
DOJ May Require Biological Sex on Gun Purchase Forms
The US Department of Justice is reportedly planning significant changes to federal firearms regulations, including a controversial proposal to require applicants to list their biological sex at birth on purchase paperwork.
Mother Fears British ISIS Suspect 'Left to Die' in Syria
Sally Lane says her son Jack Letts and other UK-linked detainees are 'sitting ducks' as Syrian prisons become battlefronts, with 60 British-connected individuals caught in fighting.
FBI Denies Halting Civil Rights Probe into ICE Shooting
The FBI has denied responsibility for terminating a civil rights investigation into ICE officer Jonathan Ross, who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. The Department of Justice initially found grounds for the probe, but it was quickly abandoned.
Trump's Demand for Jewish Student List Sparks Alarm
A federal lawsuit demanding the University of Pennsylvania disclose Jewish students' personal data has raised profound concerns about government overreach and historical parallels with persecution.
ICE Seizes US Citizen in Underwear, Minnesota Outrage
ChongLy Thao, a 56-year-old legal US citizen with no criminal record, was forcibly removed from his St Paul home by ICE agents in his underwear during freezing conditions, despite providing identification, leading to community protests and official condem
Scottish Government: Blanket Trans Prison Rule Violates Rights
Scottish ministers argue a blanket policy placing transgender prisoners only in facilities matching birth sex violates human rights ahead of February court hearing.
Shamima Begum Release Looms as UK Faces Legal Showdown
Shamima Begum could be freed from a Syrian detention camp within days, reigniting the fierce debate over whether she should be allowed to return to the UK as the government vows to fight her return.
Ex-Hostage Emily Damari Writing Book on Hamas Ordeal
British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari, freed after 471 days, reveals she is writing a book about her Hamas captivity and recovery. The book is set for release around October 7th. Read her story.
Steve Coogan slams Nigel Farage's Reform UK as 'anti-human rights'
Comedian Steve Coogan launches a fierce critique of Reform UK, accusing Nigel Farage's party of eroding human rights. He also discusses his new film 'Saipan'. Read the full interview.
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Hawaii Gun Law
The US Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Hawaii's strict firearm regulations, focusing on a ban on guns in privately-owned public spaces. The ruling could reshape gun laws across multiple states.
Harry and Elton John sue Daily Mail publisher in High Court
The Duke of Sussex, Sir Elton John, and six others begin a landmark nine-week trial against Associated Newspapers over alleged unlawful information gathering. Follow the key details.
Harry tells court Daily Mail spying left him 'paranoid'
Prince Harry and celebrities accuse Daily Mail publisher of systematic unlawful information gathering, including phone tapping and blagging medical records. Follow the latest from the High Court.
ICE detains US citizen without warrant in Minnesota
A US citizen was detained at gunpoint by ICE agents without a warrant and left freezing in his underwear. The incident in St. Paul has sparked outrage and a planned civil rights lawsuit.
ICE Detains US Citizen in Underwear After Warrantless Raid
A US citizen was detained at gunpoint in his Minnesota home by ICE agents without a warrant and led outside in subzero temperatures wearing only underwear. The incident has sparked outrage and a planned lawsuit.
Hillsborough law stalls over security services row
Keir Starmer's flagship Hillsborough law has been pulled after families of victims walked away from talks, demanding no exclusions for intelligence officers. Read the full story of the stalled promise.
Australia enacts sweeping gun reforms after Bondi shooting
Australia's parliament has passed sweeping gun reforms, including a major buyback scheme and stricter licence checks, in response to the deadly Bondi Beach attack. Read the full details.
DOJ to Weaken Gun Rules, Force Trans Disclosure on Forms
The US Justice Department is reportedly planning to ease federal firearm regulations to appease gun rights activists, while introducing a new requirement for transgender buyers to disclose birth sex. Read the full report.
Australia's Free Speech Crisis: Cultural Custodians Must Act
Following the Adelaide Writers' Week cancellation, journalist Margaret Simons argues Australia's cultural leaders must uphold free speech, even for views they despise. The health of our democracy depends on it.
Bishop urges clergy to prepare wills, calls ICE shooting victim a martyr
A New Hampshire bishop has sparked national debate after urging Episcopal clergy to finalise their wills, declaring a 'new era of martyrdom' following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
Can New Hate Speech Laws Unite a Divided Society?
As new hate speech legislation is debated, experts question if laws can truly bridge divides or risk deepening societal fractures. Explore the potential impact and challenges ahead.
Don Lemon and Nicki Minaj Clash Over ICE Protest Journalism
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has branded Nicki Minaj a 'homophobic bigot' after she called for his arrest over his coverage of an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota. Read the full story of the escalating feud and the DOJ investigation.
MLK Day marked by parades and political tension
Martin Luther King Jr Day was celebrated across the US with parades and speeches, but events were shadowed by anxieties over racial equality and immigration crackdowns under Trump's second term.
Louisiana Parish Eyes Cockfighting Return Despite Felony Ban
A Louisiana councilman seeks an exemption to revive cockfighting, a banned blood sport, arguing it could make the parish a global hub and boost revenue. Read the legal and cultural clash.
Hillsborough Law Paused Over MI5 Loophole Fears
The government delays the Hillsborough Law amid concerns over a potential intelligence services loophole. Liverpool MPs urge ministers to work with families to prevent the bill being 'kicked into the long grass'.
Don Lemon faces federal charges threat over church protest
Former CNN host Don Lemon could face federal charges after joining a protest that stormed a Minnesota church. He later boasted of being the 'biggest name' there, drawing backlash and a homophobic attack from Nicki Minaj.
Trump breaks tradition, ignores MLK Day
President Donald Trump has broken a decades-long tradition by failing to issue any official recognition for Martin Luther King Jr Day, sparking widespread criticism. Read the full story.
Dallas Faces Funding Loss Over Rainbow Crosswalk
Dallas must remove rainbow and BLM street art by January 31 or lose millions in state funding, after Texas officials rejected an appeal. Read the latest on the clash over public expression.
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